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May 10th, 2025 1:38 PM 0 COMMENTS

TRAI Says Satcom Services Complement and Do Not Compete With Terrestrial Networks: Report

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) on Friday dismissed concerns that satellite communication (satcom) services pose a competitive threat to terrestrial mobile networks, stating the two technologies are complementary in nature. The regulator cited the "vast difference" between their network capacities and scale of operations. Also Read: ISpA Welcomes TRAI’s Satellite Spectrum Pricing Recommendations Satcom and Terrestrial Networks "There is no comparison on competition; these are complementary services," said... Read More

May 9th, 2025 4:40 PM 0 COMMENTS

TRAI Proposes Administrative Allocation of Satcom Spectrum With Five-Year Licensing Framework

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) on Friday, May 9, recommended the administrative allocation of spectrum for satellite communication (satcom) services, a move aimed at accelerating the rollout of satellite-based internet services in India. The regulator has proposed a usage fee set at 4 percent of Adjusted Gross Revenue (AGR), with a minimum annual charge of Rs 3,500 per MHz spectrum block. The allocation would be valid for five... Read More

May 7th, 2025 5:44 PM 21 COMMENTS

Airtel, BSNL, and Jio Add Wireless Subscribers in March 2025, While Vodafone Idea and MTNL Lose

Indian telecom service providers Bharti Airtel (Airtel), BSNL and Reliance Jio gained wireless subscribers in March 2025, while Vodafone Idea (Vi) and state-run telco MTNL lost wireless subscribers during the month, according to TRAI's Telecom Subscription Data as of March 31, 2025. The data shows that the total number of wireless (Mobile) subscribers increased from 1,154.05 million at the end of February 2025 to 1,156.99 million at the end of... Read More

May 2nd, 2025 10:16 AM 0 COMMENTS

TRAI Favours a Level Playing Field Between Traditional Broadcasters and OTT Platforms: Report

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has emphasised the need for a balanced regulatory framework that does not place traditional broadcasters at a disadvantage compared to digital streaming platforms. TRAI on Thursday, May 1, said it did not favour an environment where regulation discriminates between two mediums and puts traditional broadcasting at a disadvantage, according to a PTI report. Also Read: TRAI-Led JCoR Meeting Pushes for Stronger Cross-Sector Collaboration... Read More

April 25th, 2025 7:20 PM 0 COMMENTS

TRAI-Led JCoR Meeting Pushes for Stronger Cross-Sector Collaboration Against Digital Fraud and Spam

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) convened a meeting of the Joint Committee of Regulators (JCoR) at its headquarters on Friday, April 25, to deliberate on cross-sectoral regulatory issues and reinforce collaborative mechanisms to tackle unsolicited commercial communication (UCC), spam, and fraudulent digital communications. Also Read: Spam, UCC Messages Find Their Way to Users Through RCS and OTT Apps? Collaborative Push Against UCC and Fraud Representatives from RBI, IRDAI,... Read More

April 24th, 2025 5:35 PM 15 COMMENTS

Airtel and Jio Lead Wireless Subscriber Growth in February 2025, Vodafone Idea and BSNL See Decline

Indian telecom service providers Bharti Airtel (Airtel) and Reliance Jio gained wireless subscribers in February 2025, while Vodafone Idea (Vi) and state-run telco BSNL lost wireless subscribers during the month, according to TRAI's Telecom Subscription Data as of February 28, 2025. The data shows that the total number of wireless (Mobile) subscribers increased from 1,151.29 million at the end of January 2025 to 1,154.05 million at the end of February... Read More

April 22nd, 2025 9:35 PM 0 COMMENTS

TRAI Issues Guidelines on Critical IoT Services and SIM Ownership Transfers

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has released its recommendations on issues related to critical services in the Machine-to-Machine (M2M) sector and the transfer of ownership of M2M SIMs. These follow a reference from the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) dated January 1, 2024, which sought a review of TRAI's earlier recommendations issued in September 2017. Also Read: Telecom Operators Have Published Mobile Coverage Maps as Mandated, Confirms TRAI Background... Read More

April 22nd, 2025 10:50 AM 38 COMMENTS

Airtel and Jio Lead Wireless Subscriber Growth in January 2025, Vodafone Idea and BSNL See Decline

Indian telecom service providers Bharti Airtel (Airtel) and Reliance Jio gained wireless subscribers in January 2025, while Vodafone Idea (Vi) and state-run telco BSNL lost wireless subscribers during the month, according to TRAI's Telecom Subscription Data as of January 31, 2025. The data shows that the total number of wireless subscribers increased from 1,150.66 million (mobile) at the end of December 2024 to 1,1157 million (mobile + 5G FWA) at... Read More

April 18th, 2025 11:17 PM 51 COMMENTS

Telecom Drive Tests Reveal Airtel, Jio Lead in Network Quality Across Indian Cities

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) released reports on April 17 regarding Independent Drive Tests (IDTs) conducted in six Licensed Service Areas (LSAs)—Andhra Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Kerala, UP-West, Gujarat, and Odisha—during February 2025. These tests, carried out by TRAI through its appointed agency, RedMango Analytics Private Limited, were conducted across key cities in India, including Alappuzha, Dehradun, Shimla, Rajkot, and Hyderabad. The results revealed significant variations in the quality... Read More

April 9th, 2025 9:10 PM 0 COMMENTS

Telecom Operators Have Published Mobile Coverage Maps as Mandated, Confirms TRAI

In a move to enhance transparency and empower mobile subscribers, Telecom Service Providers (TSPs) have published mobile network coverage maps on their websites, in compliance with new regulations issued by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), the Ministry of Communications said on Wednesday, April 9. Also Read: Airtel, Reliance Jio, and Vodafone Idea Network Coverage Maps Go Live for Users TRAI's new QoS Regulations This initiative follows TRAI's revised... Read More

April 4th, 2025 6:41 PM 0 COMMENTS

388 Private FM Radio Stations Operational Across 113 Cities: TRAI

The FM radio sector in India continues to expand, with private broadcasters playing a key role in widening coverage and enhancing content quality. According to the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India's (TRAI) Annual Report for 2023-24, a total of 388 private FM radio stations were operational across 113 cities as of March 31, 2024. These are run by 36 private broadcasters, in addition to those operated by public broadcaster All... Read More

February 18th, 2025 10:00 AM 0 COMMENTS

TRAI Proposes New Authorisation Model for Telecom Infrastructure and Services

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has released its recommendations on the terms and conditions for network authorisations under the Telecommunications Act, 2023. The move aims to streamline regulatory processes, enhance ease of doing business, and support the growth of the telecom sector. According to the statement, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) had sought TRAI's inputs on the framework for granting authorisations to entities establishing, operating, maintaining, or expanding telecom... Read More

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